Summer Holiday Events Co-ordinator Review

by National Trust

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was great to work for a big name charity. The staff were really supportive from day one and really made me feel like one of the team.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everybody has been so lovely and accepted me straight into the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Our property manager is split between two National Trust properties so wasn't always in the office. However if we ever needed her when she wasn't in the office, she was only a phone call away and very useful. She also has organised me a trip to another National Trust site which will be more focused on my desired career path which is great!

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • How busy we were during the summer holiday events was heavily weather dependent as the majority of activities were outdoors or included a long walk to them.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt like we were given complete control over running the summer holiday activities.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This internship has really helped with my confidence and team working skills as well as giving me experience in so many areas from Conservation work to working with children.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Despite the age differences, we got on very well and all the members of staff here are outstanding.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised and planned throughout, can't fault it at all.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I could return as a volunteer, however the long commute would put me off. This has added valuable work experience to my CV though.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Events were put on for other interns in the Leeds area and I also worked alongside another girl from my university.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Train fares were quite expensive so I opted to live on site for large periods of the internship. They provided me with free accomodation 50m from the office. Awesome!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Environmental Science, PR & Communications, Sales

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2013

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